You only have to look at recent California wildfires to understand why line contractors and electric utilities are more interested than ever in managing their line infrastructure. In several cases, fires have been linked...
On Dec. 28, the U.S. Department of Transportation’s Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) released two rules related to the use of “unmanned aircraft,” commonly known as drones. Utilities are more frequently using drones for...
With refined autonomous mobility and increased intelligence, drones and robots are entering the physical security industry as another viable piece of an integrated system solution. Available as a service and on demand...
When the job calls for precision, efficiency and safety, technology typically comes to the rescue. Here are some new pieces of cool technology designed to make electrical contractors more productive and profitable. 360-degree...
According to a memo that Bloomberg uncovered using the Freedom of Information Act, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) is considering taking to the air with camera-equipped drones as a way to gather more...
According to the Commercial Construction Index (CCI) for the fourth quarter of 2018, contractors in commercial construction are continuing to employ advanced technologies on job sites. In fact, use of these technologies is...
During 2018, electrical contractors saw various technologies start to have a larger role in the electrical construction industry. In 2019, they'll see many of these innovations have an even more prominent role and encounter...
Drones are all the rage—for entertainment, asset protection, first response and physical security. There is even a category of counter-drone technology—designed to address unauthorized aerial devices. Drones, also known as...
In the aftermath of Hurricane Maria in Puerto Rico, much of the electrical infrastructure was damaged and had to be rebuilt. Restringing power lines through the jungle is a dangerous pursuit that ordinarily would require...
Until recently, drones were a conversation of the future. Today, the use cases for drones, referred to as robotic aerial security or unmanned aircraft systems (UAS), have an ever-expanding application in physical security...
For electrical contractors, especially those involved in utility work, drones are becoming increasingly popular. Their uses include surveying, monitoring and providing feedback at new project and construction sites...
Security for buildings, intelligent business campuses, and other corporate and government facilities is a critical part of a building's infrastructure. Across industries and government agencies, the physical security of a...
So what is all the buzz about drones? The buzz could be the drone itself, which can sound like a swarm of bees flying overhead. However, the media buzz is more about drones delivering pizza or your latest online order...
